Summary:
Zip code 47951 is served by three public schools within the South Newton School Corp: South Newton Elementary School (PK-5), South Newton Middle School (6-8), and South Newton Senior High School (9-12). These schools collectively serve the community of Kentland, Indiana, and have shown consistent historical rankings in the middle to lower half of Indiana schools.
When comparing the schools, South Newton Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 5th-grade English Language Arts and Math, as well as 4th-grade Science and 5th-grade Social Studies, based on the latest available data. In contrast, South Newton Senior High School boasts the highest four-year graduation rate at 88.4% and also has the highest spending per student at $16,129. However, the high school's SAT scores in Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and Mathematics are significantly lower than state averages, suggesting an area for potential improvement despite the higher investment per student. South Newton Middle School, while showing a decent proficiency in 6th-grade Science, serves the largest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (66.67%), indicating a higher concentration of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
A notable observation across all three schools is the identical chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, pointing to a potential district-wide issue that may require a unified approach. Furthermore, there appears to be a dip in proficiency rates from elementary to middle school in core subjects like ELA and Math, suggesting that the transition between these levels could benefit from further support and investigation. Overall, the schools in zip code 47951 present a mixed performance profile, with strengths in specific areas and clear opportunities for growth, particularly in standardized test scores and student engagement.
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